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Suraj Venjaramoodu Biography: Age, Career, Family and More

F4U Editorial Desk • Updated October 15, 2026 • 4 min read

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Quick Info

Date of birth30 June 1976

Age48 Years

BirthplaceThiruvananthapuram, Kerala

ProfessionActor, Comedian, Mimicry artist, Television Presenter

NationalityIndian

Marital statusMarried

SpouseSupriya

FamilyThree children: Kashinathan, Vasudev and Hridya; Parents: K. Vasudevan Nair and Vilasini

Suraj Venjaramoodu Biography

Suraj Venjaramoodu is an Indian actor, comedian, mimicry artist and television presenter from Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. Known for comic characters aswell

Early life and background

Suraj Venjaramoodu was born Suraj Vasudevan on 30 June 1976 in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. He attended K.V.M.L.P.S, Venjaramoodu for his school education and went on to study at the Government ITI in Attingal, where he completed a diploma in mechanical engineering. Raised in a family with a military connection—his father served in the Indian Army and his elder brother also followed a military career—Suraj originally aspired to join the armed forces but an injury interrupted that path.

Career

Suraj began performing in mimicry and comedy after finishing his diploma. He made his television debut in 2000 as the host of Comedy Thillana on Kairali TV, and his film debut came the following year in Jagapoka (2001). Early in his career he became known for imitating the Thiruvananthapuram accent and for comic roles in Malayalam cinema.

Over time Suraj established himself as a versatile performer across film and television. He gained wide recognition for the comic character Dasamoolam Damu in the 2009 film Chattambinaadu, and he played a breakthrough supporting part as Appukuttan in Thuruppugulan (2006). He has taken both comic and non-comic parts, moving away from typecasting with notable dramatic turns. In 2016 he portrayed Pavithran in Action Hero Biju, a role that departed from his usual comic persona, and the same year he played a more intense police character in Karinkunnam 6's. He returned to comedy in big commercial projects such as Pulimurugan (2016).

Suraj has worked with superstar Mammootty in multiple films and also served as Mammootty’s Malayalam tutor for the 2005 film Rajamanikyam. He has appeared in numerous other films in comic roles, including Classmates (2006), Pachakkuthira (2006), Chotta Mumbai (2007), Hallo (2007) and Mayavi (2007). He took his first lead role in the feature Duplicate (2009).

On television, beyond hosting Comedy Thillana, he has fronted several other shows: Jagapoga (2013) on Kairali TV, Comedy Super Nite (2015) on Flowers TV, Comedy Nights with Suraj (2019) on Zee Keralam and Adi Mone Buzzer (2022) on Asianet. He has also appeared as a judge on programs such as Comedy Stars Season 1 (2011) and Bhima Jewels Comedy Festival (2013), and acted in serials including Ladies Hostel (2005) and Junior Chanakyan (2015).

Awards and recognition

Suraj’s work has been honored with a range of awards at state, national and industry levels. He won the National Film Award for Best Actor in 2013 for Perariyathavar. At the Kerala State Film Awards he received multiple Best Comedian awards (2009, 2010, 2013) and Best Actor in 2019 for performances in Vikruthi and Android Kunjappan Version 5.25. His honors also include recognition from South Indian and North American film award bodies, as well as several Asianet Film Awards and Vanitha Film Awards. Critics and peers have acknowledged both his comic gifts and his dramatic range.

Public profile

Suraj is often associated with mimicry and comedy but his career reflects a conscious move into varied character work. He has authored two books, Chirimayam and Venjaramoodu Kathakal, which recount his personal journey and professional experiences. On screen and on stage he is known by the nickname Kuttappan and for his engaging presence as a host and judge on television.

Personal life

Suraj married Supriya in 2005. The couple have three children: two sons, Kashinathan (who has worked as a child actor) and Vasudev, and a daughter, Hridya. His parents are K. Vasudevan Nair, a retired army soldier, and Vilasini, a homemaker. He has a brother, V. Saji, who is a retired army officer, and a sister, Sunitha V. V.

Controversies

Incidents that attracted public attention include criticism for a remark about a sacred thread made during an episode of Comedy Super Night, which led to social media backlash. In August 2024, a working relationship with a colleague became a subject of press coverage following an allegation about inappropriate questioning on a film set.

Latest updates

Across film and television, Suraj continues to work in both comedic and dramatic roles and remains a familiar presence on Malayalam entertainment shows. His career spans hosting, judging and performing, and he continues to publish reflections on his life in written form.

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Recent Work

Adi Mone Buzzer

Television show on Asianet (hosted in 2022)

2022
Comedy Nights with Suraj

Television show on Zee Keralam (hosted in 2019)

2019
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Career Highlights

  1. National Film Award for Best Actor (2013) for Perariyathavar
  2. Kerala State Film Awards: multiple Best Comedian awards and Best Actor (2019)
  3. Breakthrough supporting role as Appukuttan in Thuruppugulan (2006)
  4. Iconic comic character Dasamoolam Damu in Chattambinaadu (2009)
  5. First lead role in the film Duplicate (2009)
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Suraj Venjaramoodu born?

Suraj Venjaramoodu was born on 30 June 1976.

What is Suraj Venjaramoodu known for?

Suraj Venjaramoodu is known for actor, Comedian, Mimicry artist, Television Presenter.

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Suraj Venjaramoodu's marital status is listed as Married.

Who is Suraj Venjaramoodu married to?

Suraj Venjaramoodu is publicly listed as married to Supriya.